Vice President of Housing Development

BOLEY CENTER•Saint Petersburg, FL

16h•$0 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Boley Centers, Inc., a private, non-profit organization established in 1970, is seeking a full-time Vice President of Housing Development to lead its affordable housing initiatives and expand its real estate development capacity. This executive leadership role, reporting to the Chief Housing Officer, will oversee the entire housing development lifecycle, from conception to occupancy, aligning with the organization's strategic goal of increasing affordable and supportive housing in Florida. The VP will collaborate closely with the Chief Housing Officer on all development phases, including site acquisition, financial feasibility, financing strategy, FHFC funding applications, design, construction, compliance, and project closeout. While the VP manages new project development, the Housing Management Department handles ongoing operations. The VP will work with Housing Management to ensure successful project delivery and long-term operational success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field required.
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing development, multifamily housing development, commercial real estate development, or nonprofit housing development.
Must pass a Level 2 background check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Florida Housing Finance Corporation funding programs.
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developments.
Permanent Supportive Housing.
HUD-funded housing developments.
Construction management.
Public-private partnerships.
Affordable housing finance.
Consultant and contractor management.

Responsibilities

Lead the organization's affordable housing development strategy and maintain a multi-year development pipeline.
Identify opportunities for land acquisition, adaptive reuse, redevelopment, preservation, and new construction.
Conduct market analysis, financial feasibility studies, and development due diligence.
Develop long-term housing expansion strategies aligned with Boley Centers' Strategic Plan.
Identify opportunities to expand permanent supportive housing, veterans housing, senior housing, and other affordable housing initiatives.
Monitor emerging federal, state, and local affordable housing funding opportunities and recommend strategic investments.
Serve as the organizational lead for all Florida Housing Finance Corporation development activities, including competitive funding applications, SAIL, LIHTC, HOME Rental Programs, National Housing Trust Fund, Live Local Act opportunities, and other affordable housing finance programs.
Lead all phases of the housing development process, including pre-development (site identification, acquisition, financial feasibility, budgeting, due diligence, engineering studies, land use, zoning, community engagement, entitlement, scheduling, risk assessment), design and planning (coordinating architects/engineers, overseeing design, value engineering, accessibility compliance, permitting, reviewing construction documents), and construction (general contractor procurement, contract negotiations, construction administration, budget/schedule management, change order review, quality assurance, owner's representative coordination, commissioning, inspections, closeout).
Develop and implement transition plans for completed developments to the Housing Management Department.
Ensure procurement activities comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and organizational requirements and develop and oversee procurement processes for various consultants and contractors.
Develop financing strategies for housing developments, coordinate lenders and financial partners, assist with financing, develop project budgets and projections, monitor expenditures and cash flow, coordinate payment processing, manage funding draw and reimbursement processes, and identify capital funding opportunities.
Expand expertise in larger-scale affordable housing financing.
Evaluate opportunities for Boley Centers to serve as a lead developer, co-developer, or strategic supportive housing partner on LIHTC developments.
Build relationships with experienced affordable housing developers, syndicators, investors, lenders, consultants, and housing finance professionals.
Identify strategic partnerships that expand Boley Centers' mission and affordable housing portfolio.
Develop a long-term roadmap to increase the organization's capacity for larger and more complex affordable housing developments.
Represent Boley Centers in affordable housing development initiatives throughout Florida and develop and maintain strategic relationships with various stakeholders.
Provide leadership and oversight for housing development staff and consultants.
Develop policies, procedures, and best practices related to housing development and construction management.
Coordinate multidisciplinary development teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with funding requirements.
Collaborate closely with the Housing Management Department throughout the development process.
Coordinate with Housing Management on lease-up planning, operating budgets, maintenance, staffing, and transition to property operations.
Prepare reports and presentations for the Chief Housing Officer, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors.